Dance therapy is a discipline in steady growth which has proven its effectiveness in the fields of therapy and wellbeing. In today’s society, where the stress, anxiety and other difficulties As mental health issues become increasingly common, there is a growing need for innovative therapeutic approaches that take a holistic view of mental health and self-care. Our training programme in Dance therapy: let your emotions flow offers a unique opportunity to explore the transformative power of movement and dance as tools therapeutic. Through theoretical training, participants will develop a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of dance therapy and will acquire practical skills to apply it in various contexts.
Cross-cutting
1.00 pm
Personal Development
Dance therapy: let your emotions flow
This training course in Dance Therapy: Mobilise Your Emotions is aimed at professionals and students in the fields of therapy, psychology, education, art and related disciplines, as well as anyone interested in exploring the therapeutic potential of dance and movement. No prior knowledge of dance is required, as the course is adapted to different levels of experience.
1.00 pm
Personal Development
Course objectives
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of movement and dance.
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Develop skills in using the dance therapy in therapeutic and educational settings.
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To promote self-awareness and the emotional expression through movement.
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Purchase theoretical and practical knowledge on the fundamentals of dance therapy.
What does it prepare you for?
This training course in Dance therapy: let your emotions flow prepares you to use dance therapy as a therapeutic tool in your work experience, making it easier to emotional expression, the well-being and personal growth of your clients. You will learn to design and lead dance therapy sessions, using techniques and approaches tailored to each context, allowing you to incorporate dance therapy into your therapeutic, educational and other practices.
Teaching units
TEACHING UNIT 1. GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND HELP YOURSELF TO GROW
- What is personal development?
- Balance between body and mind
- The impact of dance therapy on mental health
- The influence of dance therapy on personal growth
TEACHING UNIT 2. THE THEORY OF DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY (DMT)
- Dance therapy: Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)
- A brief history of dance therapy
- Fundamentals of dance therapy
- Methods of dance therapy
- An overview of the principles of movement therapy
TEACHING UNIT 3. EDUCATIONAL DANCE AND DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY
- The educational phenomenon: dance
- The origins of educational dance
TEACHING UNIT 4. ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVING DANCE AND MOVEMENT
- Dance and its different forms
- Dance as an art form
- Dance and movement as therapy
- Physical expression: music and movement
- Personal and social development through dance and movement